Prosthetics

Prosthetics make life better for countless amputees. Many of the advancements in comfort, range of motion and durability come from plastics. See how artificial limbs are helping those in developing countries, and learn about the latest innovations in athletic prosthetics.

Plastic Prosthetics for the Developing World

Hurdling Adversity with Prosthetics

Plastics Create New Possibilities for AmputeesPlastics helped two-time Paralympian John Register become a world class athlete, thanks to a prosthetic leg that put him back in the game. Watch the Video

Reaching Higher with PlasticsRonnie Dickson was born with Trevor’s Disease, which affected the growth plates in his left knee and ankle. A plastic prosthetic has helped him excel in several sports, including rock climbing.Read the Guest Post by Ronnie Dickson

Innovation of the Week

Look what we learned from Fido! Scientists 3-D printed a plastic “nose” for bomb detectors, based on dog-inspired sniffing (rapid in-out sniffs). They say it works 16X better!